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Weintraub is pleased to welcome Carlena Tapella to our Trusts and Estates Group, where her practice includes a wide spectrum of trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation and administration.

Weintraub client, local restaurant owner Jared Katzenbarger, was in the news this week after he filed suit against Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. The lawsuit is in response to Dickey’s demand that Mr. Katzenbarger enter into arbitration regarding Dickey’s franchise restaurants that Mr. Katzenbarger has since closed and replaced with original concept restaurants Jyro’s Twisted Gyros and Side Burn BBQ and Beer.

The Sacramento Bee article on the dispute reports that Mr. Katzenbarger is not the only Dickey’s franchisee that has had trouble with the nationwide chain.

Mr. Katzenbarger is represented by Lukas Clary.

Jo Dale Carothers, Ph. D. and Shareholder at Weintraub Tobin, will speak at the upcoming Knowledge Group webcast entitled “Addressing and Identifying Challenges in Patenting Machine Learning Algorithms.”

Date and Time:
The event will take place on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 12:00 Pacific/3:00 Eastern.

About the topic:

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological developments such as machine learning algorithms have fundamentally changed traditional processes in today’s society. Companies of all sizes now rely on algorithms and automated processes to perform most of their daily transactions. With the increased use of such transformative technologies, innovators have intensified their efforts to secure control over their intellectual property rights. Among the fastest growing patent rights filings are those for machine learning algorithms.

However, along with the many opportunities surrounding this field of technology are the challenges and regulatory considerations for each jurisdiction which make it difficult for inventors to obtain a patent award.

In this live webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent trends and developments in Patenting Machine Learning. Speakers will address common challenges and hurdles when patenting machine learning algorithms. They will also go beyond the basics and present the best practices and practical tips to avoid potential legal pitfalls.

Key topics include:

• Machine Learning Algorithms: Framework
• Variables in Machine Learning
• Minimizing Risk and Pitfalls
• Patenting Machine Learning: Identifying Challenges
• Significant Case Law
• Regional and Jurisdictional Regulations
• Outlook

Registration:

You may register at this link: http://bit.ly/2zQtvNs

This link will automatically apply a code for the first 30 registrants to be a complimentary guest of Weintraub Tobin.

Shaun Gordon joins the firm as an associate in the Entertainment Group. Prior to joining Weintraub, Shaun was a senior director in business affairs at Awesomeness, where he negotiated and managed deals across all verticals with a focus on feature films, series, short-form digital projects, and brand partnerships.

Shaun spent his summers during law school working for a talent agency in business affairs, and for a boutique entertainment law firm.  He received his J.D. from the USC Gould School of Law and his B.S. from the USC Marshall School of Business, where he was selected for and participated in the Global Leadership Program.

We are pleased to announce the publication of the sixth edition of California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, co-authored by Weintraub Tobin Shareholder, Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, and published by Matthew Bender/LexisNexis.

Book Highlights:

• A summary of the law and tips on how to navigate the complex issues surrounding family leave, military leave, pregnancy disability leave, and other statutory leaves, as well as workers compensation and reasonable accommodation absences.
• Insightful analysis of the key employment features to keep in mind when administering and managing leaves in California.
• Determinative considerations in accounting for the many different California and federal rules through the use of case studies.
• Important cases and their implications. Cases are presented along with practical analysis for the day-to-day issues faced in the typical employer/employee relationship.
• California and federal model notices
• Useful forms and checklists

For ordering information, please visit: http://bit.ly/2L7KI9P 

Beth West quoted in the Sacramento Business Journal article entitled “Beyond Gig Economy, Dynamex Decision Leaves Industries in FLUX.”   Early this year, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of Dynamex Operations W. v. Superior L.A. County and adopted the strict ABC Test when determining whether someone qualifies as an independent contractor for purposes of wage and hour requirements in California’s Wage Orders.

If you are a business with independent contractors and are uncertain if you meet the criteria for determining whether your workers are properly classified as employees versus independent contractors, the Labor and Employment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin can help.   Feel free to visit our website at weintraub.com or our blog at www.thelelawblog.com.

Chris Chediak to be the moderator, Jim Clarke on the advisory panel
For more information click here